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Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. (Psalm 46:1-3)

One year ago, a catastrophic earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, killing nearly 250,000 people and leaving more than one million homeless.

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This year’s fall gatherings weren’t meetings. They were “doings.”

Thanks to the support of those who attended the Synod’s 18 Fall Doings, more than 200 tie blankets and personal care kits were made and distributed to Mission Field Nebraska ministry sites. Participants also were given the opportunity to learn more about a specific Mission Field Nebraska ministry.

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In August, Pastor Tim Koester and the members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bloomfield concluded their Ride for a Reason campaign to raise funds for the “Motorcycles for Tanzania” project.

The motorcycle riders at St. Mark’s organized an event that led participants around Lewis and Clark Lake and ended with a community meal and a silent auction for gift baskets. The goal was to raise enough money to help purchase one bike.

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